International Boat Shipping and Transportation
 International Boat Shipping requires more organization and time, as there are additional preparations.
Working to get the best shipping time and at the most economical rate can be time consuming. Flagship Specialized Shippers can advise you on a great deal of options to get your boat to its destination.
Foreign buyers are seizing the opportunity to purchase boats here in the U.S. and shipping them to their new home port. Boats of all sizes and make are being shipped around the globe.
Considerations When Shipping a Boat Internationally
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When shipping a boat internationally it has to be shipped either on its own trailer or a cradle needs to be constructed for it. There are exceptions to this as there are some overseas boat transport facilities that do not require either of the above.
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Accurate dimensions for boat shipping are a must as charges are based upon total cubic feet. Estimates on dimensions can cause increased overseas boat transport charges.
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Not all overseas boat shipping lines frequent all ports. Leave it to Flagship Specialized Shippers to arrange for the proper vessel to deliver your boat to its proper destination.
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International Boat Shipping Lines work on a tight schedule. A scheduled sailing date will be arranged. It is important to have your boat at the shipping port and all the necessary arrangements made prior to this shipping date. If your boat needs a cradle, be sure to give the craftsmen preparing it plenty of time to have it completed prior to your sailing date.
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When preparing for an International Boat Transport across the ocean it is recommended by many shippers to have the boat shrink wrapped but it is not necessary, unless specified by the overseas boat shipping line.
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Additional insurance for your boat while in transit should be obtained. This is money well spent. This cost is usually about 1.5% of the value of the boat.
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The majority of the time, when you ship a boat, all freight charges will need to be paid for in advance.
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Shipping quotes normally do not include taxes and destination charges.
Flagship Specialized Shippers will orchestrate the entire process from the pickup location to its final home port. We coordinate the preparation, loading, highway transport and ocean freight for a safe delivery to your vessel’s final destination.
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